Velocity Investment Group ("VIG," "we," "us," or "our") operates independently owned Jersey Mike's Subs restaurants and uses Paylocity Recruiting to manage job applications. This Candidate Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information from job applicants, including SMS/text messaging used in recruiting.

Effective date: October 29, 2026. This notice applies to candidates who apply through our Paylocity careers/application experience or otherwise provide contact information for recruiting.

1. Information we collect

Depending on your application and what you choose to share, we may collect:
- Contact information: name, email address, mobile phone number, mailing address
- Application materials: resume/CV, cover letter, work history, education, skills, certifications
- Role preferences: store/location interest, availability, job applied for, application status
- Communications: messages you exchange with us (including SMS content, timestamps, and delivery status)
- Optional equal-opportunity information you choose to provide (for example veteran or disability status), used only as allowed by law
- Information from references or background-check providers when you consent and when applicable

We do not use recruiting SMS to ask for Social Security numbers, bank or direct-deposit details, driver's license or passport numbers, full tax forms, or medical diagnoses. SMS is not a secure channel — do not text SSNs, bank details, government ID numbers, or medical information.

2. How we use information

- Evaluate qualifications for openings at VIG Jersey Mike's locations (including roles you apply for and related openings you may be considered for during the recruiting process)
- Communicate about your application, interview scheduling, status updates, and next steps
- Operate and improve our recruiting process and comply with employment and recordkeeping laws
- Conduct employment-related checks only with your consent where required

3. SMS / text messaging (Candidate Texting)

If you opt in, we may send recruiting-related text messages through Paylocity's Candidate Texting service. Participation is voluntary. You are not required to opt in to be considered for a role.

- Purpose: recurring recruiting-related messages about your application, interview scheduling and reminders, hiring-process updates, and related job opportunities at VIG Jersey Mike's locations — not marketing or promotional advertising for products or services
- Consent: by providing your mobile number and affirmatively opting in (for example checking a consent box during apply), you give prior express consent to receive these messages, including by automated dialing technology where applicable. Consent is not a condition of applying, being considered, or receiving an employment offer
- Frequency: varies with your candidacy and hiring steps; message and data rates may apply
- Opt-out: reply STOP at any time. You will receive one confirmation, then no further recruiting SMS from this service. Opting out of SMS does not affect your application or consideration for employment; we may still contact you by email or phone. Reply START (or as instructed) if you wish to resubscribe
- Help: reply HELP or contact HR.vig@outlook.com
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

Your mobile number and SMS opt-in/consent will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their own use, except aggregators and providers needed to deliver and support the text messaging service (including Paylocity). No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. How we share information

- Service providers who support recruiting and HR systems (including our ATS/HRIS provider Paylocity)
- Background-check or reference providers when applicable and authorized
- As required by law, court order, or government request
- We do not sell candidate personal information

5. Retention and security

We retain candidate information only as long as reasonably needed for recruiting, legitimate business purposes, or legal obligations, then dispose of or de-identify it using secure methods. We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the data and the systems we use (including Paylocity).

6. Your choices and rights

You may request access to or correction of your candidate information, ask questions about this policy, or withdraw SMS consent (STOP) at any time. Email HR.vig@outlook.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. Some rights may vary by state law.

7. Updates

We may update this policy to reflect technology, legal, or process changes. When we do, we will change the effective date above and post the revised policy. Material changes to how we use SMS for recruiting may require updated notice and, where required by law or carrier rules, a new opt-in. Continued use of our application process alone does not replace SMS consent requirements.

8. Contact

Company: Velocity Investment Group (VIG) — Jersey Mike's franchisee
Privacy / HR email: HR.vig@outlook.com
Scope: Job applicants and recruiting communications, including Paylocity Candidate Texting